Rare 'Pret' Sculpture Found at East Gate of Ta Nei Temple Reveals Roots of Khmer Belief
A rare 'Pret' (hungry ghost) sculpture has been discovered at the east gate of Ta Nei Temple in Cambodia's Angkor complex. This find is significant as it dates back to the late 12th century and connects to Khmer beliefs, including the traditional 'Bobaybin' ancestor veneration ceremony.
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